[Elecraft] Connecting Transceivers in Vehicles - Change ofRecommended Practice - OT

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Ok, thanks Don, I think I understand why now - looks like I'll have to do a bit of rewiring!
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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On 17 Mar 2010, at 15:28, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Dave,
> 
> The chassis of the radio is usually connected to the vehicle chassis through the coax shield anyway.  The negative terminal on the radio is also connected to the radio chassis ground.
> The problem comes from the common practice of connecting the negative power to the radio directly to the *battery*.  It should go the the vehicle chassis - with no fuse.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>> strikes me that is a bad idea, it the battery ground connection becomes disconnected, your rig carries all the current, including the starter - fuse or no fuse!
>> 73 de M0XDF
>>